Employee Spotlight - Michal Barton, Engineering Manager

wargaming.com:

Can you tell us about your background and how you became an Engineering Manager at Wargaming?

With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, I have honed my skills as an engineer and worked on several games from conception to release. After all these years, I feel that I have accumulated enough knowledge and experience to share with aspiring game developers. I want to help cultivate the next generation of talent while still having the opportunity to continue writing code and being a hands-on contributor.

How do you approach leading and managing a team of engineers to ensure the successful development and deployment of projects?

When building my team, I prioritize individuals with a passion for game development. This industry requires a certain level of dedication and it is essential to have team members who are truly invested. I believe in my team and trust that they are driven to perform their best work. I am always available to offer support and guidance, drawing on my years of experience to provide a different perspective. My goal is to foster a supportive and collaborative environment where team members feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from them.

Can you give an example of a particularly challenging project you have led and how you overcame any obstacles during the development process?

Working on game projects inherently presents challenges. When leading a team, I approach each project with a shared responsibility mentality, where the entire team is responsible for delivering the best possible outcome, rather than relying on individual members or a lead. This approach fosters a sense of accountability and collaboration, leading to the successful delivery of our shared